Do you have a file which you suspect that it has something embedded to it? I’ll share to you a website which scans for a suspicious file. The site name is VirusTotal, a service that analyzes suspicious files and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware detected by antivirus engines.
Please be aware that VirusTotal is not a substitute to any antivirus software installed in a PC, as it only scans individual files on demand. It does not offer permanent protection for the user’s system either.
Here’s a list of antivirus engines which participates in VirusTotal:
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AhnLab (V3)
- Aladdin (eSafe)
- ALWIL (Avast! Antivirus)
- Authentium (Command Antivirus)
- AVG Technologies (AVG)
- Avira (AntiVir)
- Cat Computer Services (Quick Heal)
- ClamAV (ClamAV)
- Comodo (Comodo)
- CA Inc. (Vet)
- Doctor Web, Ltd. (DrWeb)
- Emsi Software GmbH (a-squared)
- Eset Software (ESET NOD32)
- Fortinet (Fortinet)
- FRISK Software (F-Prot)
- F-Secure (F-Secure)
- G DATA Software (GData)
- Ikarus Software (Ikarus)
- K7 Computing (K7AntiVirus)
- Kaspersky Lab (AVP)
- McAfee (VirusScan)
- Microsoft (Malware Protection)
- Norman (Norman Antivirus)
- Panda Security (Panda Platinum)
- PC Tools (PCTools)
- Prevx (Prevx1)
- Rising Antivirus (Rising)
- Secure Computing (SecureWeb)
- BitDefender GmbH (BitDefender)
- Sophos (SAV)
- Sunbelt Software (Antivirus)
- Symantec (Norton Antivirus)
- VirusBlokAda (VBA32)
- Trend Micro (TrendMicro)
- VirusBuster (VirusBuster)
Specs:
* Free, independent service
* Use of multiple antivirus engines
* Real-time automatic updates of virus signatures
* Detailed results from each antivirus engine
* Real time global statistics
[via VirusTotal]
I am using Kaspersky before, pity , it take up too much system resources. I found the other good AntiVirus product names : Kingsoft Internet Security . Download is here: http://www.ksoffice.net/products/kingsoft-internet-security-9.htm
Fast , and I found the functions in the Antispyware , except Scan Virus , it has PC Optimization , I like it very much .
Hi David, thanks for the visit. Yeah, Kaspersky seems to be a resource hog to. I use avira. It’s super lightweight and doesn’t slow down your computer.
Kingsoft Internet Security? Never heard. I think they’re still new in the anti-virus world. But their product looks promising. Thanks for sharing David.
Hi, Zplits , I use Kaspersky, Avira, Kingsoft, ESET all , and , to me Kasperskey is not good , but, Avira, kingsoft and ESET is ok . And , as I found in the latest news related AV- Comparative report , according to the score of the testing, The top three are : Avira , Kingsoft and F-Secure . So , I think Avira and Kingsoft both are good , now , I am using Avira in my PC , Kingsoft in my Laptop . That’s good . :-)
Oh so, kingsoft is that good? Is it a resource hog or not?
I used to love ESET but nowadays their products seems to be evolving into a resource hog as well. It makes my computer slow. So, i tried AVIRA, it’s really nice and has very light footprint and it does the job.
I think kingsoft is worth a try. Thanks Doris
Hi david, after seeing your comment,i check every Kingsoft website and i find this japan website
http://www.kingsoft.jp/is/
it is complete free,however it is
japanese lang. and some advertisement
if you don’t mind
980 yen pay version for an advertisement is not displayed.
###i learn little japanese lang. before but only beginning level####
Thanks for the added information Ricky
wE use eset and it doesnt seem to hog resources as much as say AVG! it does go unoticed a little, whereas norton is a big harassment in terms of security and updates!
http://www.pearl-repro.co.uk
http://www.4document-scanning.co.uk
@ Craig,
Glad to hear your opinions Craig. Norton now has greatly improved. They’re product is real good. You should give it a try.
Before i use to love ESET, because of it’s lightweight performance and the detection rates are high. But now, i don’t use it anymore. I have found a new one and it’s FREE. :)
cheers!